Reverse paintings on glass often allude to reality, seeking it as an accessory rather than as a necessity. They instead tend to give importance to their symbolic quality.
This is an art technique that pertains to the surface rather than one which creates space or depth. In turn (due to an absence of volume) it also creates an absence of light and shade.
Reverse paintings on glass are often profusely decorative, possibly an expression of the artist's need to be attentive to ornamentation and detail.
There is quite often a tendancy to use direct complimentary colour combinations e.g. orange with blue, or red with green.
Nature is often very present in reverse painting on glass, especially in artworks created by those living in rural farming communities. The simplistic representation of the human form also evolves in such paintings and along with the absence of volume light or shadow creates a totally original aspect to this work by accentuating the difference between realism and naive art in a rather appealing way.
It would not be apt to regard reverse paintings on glass as a very simplified form of art expression. Not only does this painting technique require patience and a number of technical skills, it also represents an art form that details and interprets an artist's own personal experiences.
Extract from website "A guide to reverse painting on glass" at <a target="_new" href="http://www.reversepaintings.com">http://www.reversepaintings.com</a> See reverse painting artworks at <a target="_new" href="http://www.mayannemackay.com">http://www.mayannemackay.com</a>
Copyright Mayanne Mackay 2005
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